Come and See (1985)

Synopsis

The invasion of a village in Belarus by German forces sends young Florya into the forest to join the weary Resistance fighters, against his family's wishes. There he meets a girl, Glasha, who accompanies him back to his village. On returning home, Florya finds his family and fellow peasants massacred. His continued survival amidst the brutal debris of war becomes increasingly nightmarish, a battle between despair and hope.

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Cast

• Aleksei Kravchenko as Flyora Gayshun
• Olga Mironova as Glasha
• Liubomiras Laucevičius as Kosach
• Vladas Bagdonas as Rubezh
• Jüri Lumiste as Obersturmführer
• Viktors Lorencs as Sturmbannführer
• Kazimir Rabetsky as Village Headman
• Yevgeni Tilicheyev as Gezhel
• Aleksandr Berda as Chief of Staff of the Partisan Detachment
• G. Velts as Medical NCO

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• Schindler's List
• 9th Company
• Platoon
• The Exorcism of Emily Rose
• Jeepers Creepers
• The Tree of Life
• The Thin Red Line
• Pet Sematary

BingeNext's take

If you’re in the mood for a deeply intense and haunting war drama, Come and See is a film that will stay with you long after the credits roll. Set during the invasion of a Belarusian village, it follows young Florya as he joins Resistance fighters and faces the brutal realities of war, blending history with a sense of horror that feels raw and unfiltered. The story is both heartbreaking and powerful, especially as Florya’s journey turns into a nightmarish struggle between despair and hope. It’s not an easy watch, but for anyone who appreciates films like Schindler’s List or Platoon, this one offers a unique, immersive experience that captures the chaos and tragedy of war in a way that feels very personal and real. The performances, especially by Aleksei Kravchenko, bring a haunting authenticity that makes the story all the more gripping.